But Salman is taking no chances for 2017.
We hear, he's already booked the window for Dabangg 3.
This, when the other aspects of the film are yet to fall into place. Including the all-important script.
Arbaaz Khan, who is the producer and director of the film, told SpotboyE.com, "It's likely that Dabangg 3 makes it to cinema halls in Eid 2017. As of now, we're working on the script."
Buzz is, Bhai has already given his nod to an idea for the film. Now, the writing team is working insane hours to get things done ASAP. Once Salman is done with Yash Raj Film's Sultan, it'll be Dabangg 3 time for him.
We all know how the festival has been auspicious for Salman. Boney Kapoor's Wanted, which resurrected his career, was released during the Eid weekend of 2009.
Since then, all his Eid releases have been hits - be it Dabangg in 2010, Bodyguard in 2011, Ek Tha Tiger in 2012 and Kick last year.
And we know they have all been massive successes!
So will Dabangg 3 be Bhai's 2017 Eid gift to us? Let's hope so.